C. A. P. S.

A CBT/DBT, stage-based curriculum

Individual lessons, workbooks, MI tools, and other resources for group work and 1-on-1 work

Built on proven-effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing

Organized around the Prochaska/DiClemente Stages Of Change model

A 10 lesson introductory core, then parallel tracks for Mood Disorder and Psychotic Spectrum

patients.

Measurable decrease in acting out, violence and self-harm

Increase in therapy compliance, including the establishment of trust between the inmate and the therapist

Increase in med compliance

Documentable movement along the Stages of Change up to the Preparation/Determination or Action stage

Goals of the Program

Features Of The Curriculum

Includes both one-hour lessons and workbooks for a 50-hour group experience, as well as an array of one-on-one tools

Designed for maximum flexibility in tailoring to the specifics of each individual group

Includes MI tools incorporated directly into the curriculum

Teaches increased self-efficacy against the highest and most common risk factors and triggers to behavior that gets them in trouble

Features Of The Curriculum

Includes measurement tools to assess progress and comprehension

Teaches self-soothing, distraction, and other key coping/distress tolerance skills

Teaches interpersonal effectiveness and anti-violence skills

Includes action plans

Features Of The Curriculum

An easy to navigate, Excel-based interface makes finding the resources quick and easy.

Once you locate a resource you want, simply click on the button and the PDF file will open for you.

The PDF file may then be printed or duplicated.

Lessons

Individual lessons run 4 to 6 pages and are meant to be done in a single session in group. They can usually be found under the CBT (Cognitive) category for each stage of change.

Group CBT

Workbooks

Workbooks contain several hours worth of material.

C. A. P. S.

Common elements to be found in both lessons and workbooks:

Writing Assignments

This element can be done in class or as homework, and can then be processed in group. Alternatively, the group leader can read the question and elicit answers.

Skills Cards

Skills cards help remind participants of the skill they have learned. The group leader can encourage them to cut out the card and keep it with them.

Scenarios

Likert Scales

Checklists

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

These are short activities that attack pre-contemplation and address faulty thinking. They get participants thinking about a variety of key issues and faulty thinking. Typically, these are several pages long and pose questions for participants to respond to.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

These are one-page activities similar to FOOD FOR THOUGHT that focus on a single scenario or story that attacks pre-contemplation and addresses faulty thinking. They are presented in the third person so participants can give advice to the characters in the scenario rather than talking about themselves– a very useful technique for participants in pre-contemplation!

CHOICES & CHANGES

These are small workbooks, intended for a one hour session. They include writing opportunities, checklists, and action plans– all focused on one key area, Introduction to Treatment for example.

Staff Support Resources

A major strength of this model is the inclusion of a wide range of staff support resources.

The program is supported by:

Counselor’s Manual Program Leader’s Guide Staff Development Manual Motivational Interviewing Manual Motivational Interviewing toolkit

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